Denver has a lot of great neighborhood shopping districts, from chi-chi Cherry Creek North to indy outposts like the Highlands, Old South Gaylord and South Pearl Street.

Saturday is the ideal time to shop these areas, as it’s Buy Local Week through Dec. 2, a time to support independent and neighborhood retailers.

Supporters say Coloradans will spend $12.7 billon during the holidays and that the benefit of keeping it local is money spent here will recirculate at least three more times in the community. Get details, and a guide to what to find in 15 shopping districts throughout the area, by clicking on “Local Flavor Guides” at coloradolocalfirst.com/buylocalweek.

American Express credit-card holders who register in advance and then spend a minimum of $25 at participating businesses on Saturday will get a one-time $25 statement credit on their accounts. After registering at sync.americanexpress.com/sbs2011, cardholders can enter a ZIP code and find a list of participating merchants, including restaurants and service businesses. Small Business Saturday’s Facebook page also has an interactive feature where shoppers can enter a ZIP code to find merchants.

Here are some offers to take advantage of from Larimer Square merchants:
Denim One: Buy one item at full price and receive 40% off second item
Moda: 25% off everything in store all weekend
Posh: 20% off purchase and all special orders with mention of Small Business Saturday
John Atencio: the first 50 people will receive $200 off merchandise through the weekend.
Arabella: 25% off second item of equal or lesser value on 26th
Eve: 30% off anything black! (black hangers count too!)
Roxy: 20% off sweater of your choice
Nicolette: Buy one item, get 30% off second item (plus free gift with every purchase)
La Fame: 25% off everything in store
Blush: Buy one item get 50% off 2nd item
Apricot Lane: 30% off of everyting in the store

Buy Local Week ends with a party, concert and benefit auction at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E Yale Ave. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door at events.swallowhill.com.

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